The focus of the Institute of Economics, Zagreb toward particular topics within the economic sciences naturally manifests itself even in the research Institute's researchers conduct in relation to the Croatian economy. Apart from carrying out general and comparative studies within the framework of these topics, our researchers also engage in applied research, more specifically, in research dealing with specific characteristics and problems concerning the Croatian economy.
In other words, scientific research and the professional work of the Institute covers topics related to the Croatian financial system, cross-border capital, commodity, service, and people flows, and Croatian macroeconomic, institutional and sectoral particularities. The Institute of Economics, Zagreb harbors a long tradition of research related to the Croatian labor market, pensions and aging, inequalities and social politics. In addition, and apart from the economic topics dealing with national issues, research conducted at the Institute is also focused on problems concerning the Croatian local and regional development, tourist activity, and the relationship between the economy and environment. Our researchers are actively engaged in examining the activities relating to innovations and development in Croatia, health economics, and consumer behavior and preferences.